Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Now fitted with a modern

Now fitted with a modern mirror plate

The distressed paint reveals layers of age and use

Individually they served as serving tables for food and wine

This style of copper plated tin Repoussé work is usually associated with the traditional Islamic inhabitants of Kashmir

Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet - Late 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Now fitted with a modernThis exquisitely painted cabinet is from Central Tibet and dates to the late 19th century. We've removed layers of soot and discoloured orange varnish to reveal the beautifully painted scenes underneath. See the final photograph for pre restoration images. Each panel is of precise cultural significance and tells the story of Tibet's rich history: Top Left: A Mongolian seated figure with a chained angry tiger Some say this is Gshi Khan (1582 1655),